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New Iberia, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, New Iberia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Iberia shoppers can help stock food pantries this holiday season
  • New Iberia airport site earns national attention for business development
  • Catholic High Panthers head back to state volleyball tournament

Also on today's calendar: Diabetic Education and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Increasing clouds; less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Holiday food drive aims to help hungry families across Acadiana (theadvertiser.com) — New Iberia shoppers can support hunger relief at the Super 1 Foods at 939 S. Lewis St. through December 24. Donations made at checkout join Brookshire Grocery Co.'s annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive, which supports local nonprofits and food pantries serving families facing food insecurity.
   

2. New Iberia site earns national recognition for economic development potential (thedailyiberian.com) — A nearly 179-acre development site at Acadiana Regional Airport in New Iberia has earned a national Gold designation for its readiness to accommodate businesses. The recognition follows reviews of utilities, transportation and other development conditions, giving the property greater visibility among companies and consultants scouting locations.
   

3. Top-seeded Westminster among area teams ready to pursue volleyball state title (theadvocate.com) — Catholic High of New Iberia heads to the Cajundome for its seventh straight state volleyball tournament appearance, facing John Curtis at 11 a.m. Thursday on Court 1. The third-seeded Panthers enter the Division IV matchup with coach Gary Westcott saying the team is coming together after a strong season.
   

4. Bourques honored with NIGC November 2026 Garden of the Month (thedailyiberian.com) — Elizabeth and Andy Bourque's butterfly- and hummingbird-friendly garden has earned the New Iberia Garden Club's Garden of the Month honor for November. Their home at 201 W. Lawrence Street features native plants alongside milkweed, lantana, zinnias, passion vines and other colorful plantings.
   

5. Authorities looking for missing New Iberia teenage boy (wgno.com) — Lawrence Jefferson Jr., the 16-year-old New Iberia boy reported missing near City Park, has been found safe, police said in a 5:23 p.m. update. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office had asked for the public's help finding him before that update.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • GLC FARMERS MARKET →
    GLC NEW MEAT MARKET, 5856-5942 Loreauville Rd, New Iberia
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday November 12
  • Progress Report
    Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m looking for a professional, experienced, and trustworthy contractor to paint the exterior of my home.
    I’m hoping to find someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and delivers quality results…If you’re an experienced exterior… (Nextdoor Wildwood/Jack Brooks)
  • Heavenly Father,
    Grant me a calm heart and a steady spirit. When frustration or anger rises within me, help me to pause, breathe, and turn to You before I react. Lord… (Nextdoor Jefferson Terrace)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook in New Iberia. Apply here.
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Food Runner - New Iberia Chili's in New Iberia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Iberia here.

Ok New Iberia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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